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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

by Doris Kearns Goodwin

2005 · 944 pages · Nonfiction

This monumental work explores the political genius of Abraham Lincoln by focusing on his decision to appoint his fiercest rivals to his cabinet. Doris Kearns Goodwin illustrates how Lincoln's extraordinary emotional intelligence and leadership skills allowed him to harness the talents of his competitors to preserve the Union and win the Civil War. It is a profound study of power, strategy, and the human capacity for reconciliation, offering timeless lessons for leaders in any field or era through meticulous historical research.

A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.

Topic: BiographyStyle: Academic
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